Why settle for landlocked meals when you can dock, dine, and drift into culinary bliss? On America’s most beautiful lakes, you will find restaurants where the dress code is “boat casual” and the maître d’ might just be the dockhand. Do you want upscale dining rooms with white tablecloths? Or are you more into breezy patios where the margaritas flow as freely as the waves? Find them on these lakes that are a true paradise for boat-loving foodies looking for dock-and-dine opportunities.
We plotted our list with the precision of a seasoned captain. We scoured lakes across the country for excellent “dock-and-dine” experiences, focusing on places where the food is just as unforgettable as the views. Every spot here offers easy boat access, whether it’s a private pier, a marina with slips, or a pull-up dock where you can tie off and be at a table in minutes.
The idea? To take all the guesswork out of where to eat so you can spend less time searching and more time savoring your dock-and-dine experience.
Lake Tahoe
This beautiful alpine lake straddles the border between Nevada and California, and it is worth a visit no matter the season. Though you’ll want to visit during the summer if you’re taking your boat, obviously.
Gar Woods Grill & Pier
The kind of place that feels equal parts yacht club and mountain lodge. Known for their “Wet Woody” cocktails and upscale menu, Gar Woods also has its own private pier for boaters who prefer to arrive in style. And the restaurant has a long boating heritage behind it. Gar Wood started building beautiful wooden boats more than 100 years ago.
Riva Grill
Easy dock access, gorgeous lake views, and a menu that swings from fresh seafood to hearty pasta. That’s Riva Grill. Their cocktails are renowned locally, so be sure you designate a sober boat operator. Riva Grill is also tied to a wooden boat heritage, sharing its name with the Italian boat builder that started building boats in the 1860s!
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